(L to R) Ex-Minneapolis police officers Alexander Kueng , Tou Thao, and Thomas Lane
ST. PAUL, Minn. – After nearly three weeks of testimony, federal prosecutors planned to rest their case today against three former Minneapolis police officers who are charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
Once the prosecution rests in the trial of the men, defense attorneys will start presenting their witnesses.
Prosecutors began presenting their case on Jan. 24. The trial has included testimony from bystanders, doctors, police officers, an FBI agent, and others. Testimony has included information about police training, what the officers should have known about their duty to intervene, and their responsibility to provide Floyd with medical care.
Despite efforts to keep the case on track, Judge Paul Magnuson ordered a three-day pause after one of the defendants tested positive for COVID-19.
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